新视野大学英语第2版听说教程2听力原文及答案.docx

听说教程听原文及答案Unitl.Understanding short conversations B D C D C C B B A CiW: It's time for "International Clock Talk"! Tme to discuss how you feel about time!M: Well, since we all come from the same country, I think our views will be similar.Q: Why does the man believe the people will have similar views?2W: It annoys me the way my foreign friends treat time.M: I just read a book about this problem! It's entitled International Clock Talk.Q: Which problem is the book about?3M: Australians are so relaxed about time! It drives me mad!W: That's the way they are. While you're here, you'll have to get used to it.Q: What advice does the woman give the man?4M: Have you noticed differences between our cultures?W: Sure. In my country, people don't care about time very much. Here, you take it seriously.Q: How do people in the woman's country feel about time?5W: Can you explain why you're always five minutes late for conferences?M: Oh, Fm sorry. In my country, people are often late.Q: Why is the man late for conferences?6W: What do you appreciate most about life in Germany?M: German people are rarely late for meetings. I never have to deal with latecomers.Q: What does the man like best about life in Germany?7M: Tve heard that Chinese people are very relaxed about time.W: That used to be true. Nowadays, people are increasingly bothered by lateness.Q: According to the woman, how have Chinese people changed?8M: Why did you walk out of the restaurant abruptly? We had just started talking.W: Just started? We were there for two hours! In my country, meals take 15 minutes!Q: Why did the woman walk out of the restaurant so abruptly?W: What did Mom think about her trip to Russia? Fm so looking forward to hearing about it.M: She didn't say much. When I picked her up at the airport this morning, she was just eager to get home to see Dad. She just said the food was great there.Q: What is the relationship between the two speakers?10M: It's only 6:30, and you're done! I won't finish work till 10. Vbu're very efficient.W: Well, Tom finished two hours earlier than me. That's a sign of efficiency in my country.Q: How many hours earlier did the woman finish her work than the man?二.Understand a long conversation D D A B CM: Ybu travel a lot. Which people do you think are the most time-conscious?W: I think it's probably the Swedes.M: Really, what makes you say that?W: Well, on my last trip to Sweden, I ordered a taxi to pick me up at my hotel at 6:25 am. I got to the street at 6:27, but the taxi had already left.M: That's a little hard to believe. Is it true?W: Absolutely, everything runs on time there. There's no room for mistakes. Everyone is very time-conscious!M: They must seem very stiff and serious!W: Sure, but once you get to know them, you find kind, caring people behind their serious faces.M: This is very different from my experiences traveling in South America. Of course, people there are very kind, but they don't care much about time.W: I agree. South Americans don't put very much stress on time. They're always late for evervthinq, but no one seems to mind.1. What does the woman think about Swedish people?2. How long did the taxi driver wait for the woman?3. Why does the woman say "there's no room for mistakes" in Sweden?4. According to the woman, what are Swedes usually like?5. What do the man and the woman say about people in SouthAmerica?CDBCB三.Understanding a passageThe biggest problem in my company has to do with culture, in particular our different ways of looking at time. People from some countries think it is OK to show up late for a meeting and some people even don't think they need to come at all! As president of the company, however, it is my responsibility to tell them that this is not acceptable. Whereas in some other countries attending meetings is not considered very important, in this country, and especially in this company, meetings must be attended on time. Not being on time causes inefficiency. I spent all night thinking about the exact words that I would use to explain my feelings. I even wrote my words down. I planned to discuss this problem at the meeting today, and entitled my speech "International Clock -Talk". Unfortunately, I have a problem - no one came to the meeting!1. What is the company,s greatest problem?2. Which of the following does the speaker consider is his duty as president of the company?3. Why does lateness cause a decrease in efficiency?4. What did the company president do the previous night?5. Why couldn't the president do what he had planned?Homework D C B D B C A B A C1W: I always thought that culture shock was something that would happen to other people, not to me.M: Actually, fm not totally certain what the words "culture shock" refer to.W: Culture shock is the anxiety that occurs when a person moves to completely new surroundings.M: Does it include a lack of direction and not knowing what is appropriate or inappropriate?W: It sure does. And, it generally sets in a few weeks after arriving in a new place.M: Is it a physical or mental discomfort?W: It's both. Most people suffer stress in their body and mind. It can result in feeling very tired, getting sick, becoming depressed and doing things you might otherwise think are wrong.M: I think fve experienced all of those symptoms.W: It's only natural. When you first arrive, you don't speak the language, don't know how to use banking machines, don't know how to use the telephone and so forth.M: At the same time it can also be an opportunity.W: I agree. It can help you develop a better understanding of yourself and encourage a sense of creativity.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. What did the woman first think about culture shock?2. Which of the following statements is NOT true about people experiencing culture shock?3. How may culture shock affect people's lives?4. When the woman talks about the newcomer's inability, which of the following is NOT mentioned?5. How can culture shock also be an opportunity?2Even though you may not be able to eliminate culture shock, there are ways to ease the stress. The following are some activities that can help:Get out of your room or apartment, so you are able to experience first-hand what Americans are doing.Make friends so you can talk to them and ask about what you don't understand.Read to learn about the culture of the country you're in.Find an activity that you can enjoy so you will be able to reduce stress and depression. Americans like to jog and they also like to play sports.Find out from your host family or other Americans about community activities, religious services, or volunteer opportunities. Make the most of this opportunity to become a member of their community.Improve your English. Ask about anything you don't understand. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Someone will be happy to put you right.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the passage you have just heard.1. Why is it advised to get out of your room or apartment?2. lb whom can you talk when you want to understand the American culture?3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to reduce your stress and depression?4. How might you become a member of the community?5. What should you do if you are NOT sure about how to say something?Unit2一.Understanding short conversations B B CCC A AACA1W: What did your coach tell you about running in tomorrow's race?M: He said, "All that glitters is Olympic gold," to remind me of the Olympic spirit.Q: What was the coach's advice to the man?M: I watched a TV show last night, called "All that Glitters Is Olympic Gold".W: I watched that too. It was about the training and sacrifice necessary for athletes to compete in the Olympics.Q: What was the TV show about?3W: Running the hundred-meter dash is nothing compared to the passion necessary to run longer races.M: Are you kidding? I've run both and I know they both require determination.Q: Why does the man disagree with the woman?4M: Do you think drug taking is widespread among amateur athletes trying to get stronger?W: It's hard to say whether it's true or not. So much of what we hear seems to be rumors.Q: Does the woman believe that there is a problem with amateur athletes taking drugs?5W: Do you think that he could have run in the Olympics if things had turned out differently?M: Definitely. He had the heart. It was just his injury that cost him the opportunity to compete.Q: Did the athlete compete in the Olympics?6M: I heard that when the athlete accepted the gold medal, he thanked his mom.W: That's right. He swore that she was responsible for him developing the strength to win the race.Q: Why was the athlete able to win the race?7W: Come on, you can eat this cake. You don't have to deny yourself sweet food just because you're in the Olympics.M: Vfes I do! With the games coming so soon, I have to stay on a healthy diet.Q: Why does the man refuse the woman's offer?8M: Most people who watch the Olympics would like to be like the athletes they see.W: Maybe they would. But I don't think most of them have the determination to work so hard to get there.Q: What does the woman think about people who watch the Olympic Games?9W: Are you noticing the frowns on the faces of the runners? Not one of them looks happy.M: Vbu can be sure the two runners from our country are happy. Out of the five races, they've won four.Q: How many races have the runners from the speakers' country won?ioM: Just hearing the Olympic song fills me with determination to go out and win.W: It was first played in 1896, but it wasn't the official song until 1958.1 like it too.Q: In which year did the Olympic song become official?二 Understand a long conversation D B C D DW: Wow, you really look great. Have you been working out?M: Every day. Tm preparing for the Olympic Games.W: Oh, no.M: What? What's the matter? Vbu don't think I can do it?W: I don't know how to tell you.M: Ybu don't think I'm strong enough to enter, do you? Well, Fil have you know Fm plenty strong. And if you say otherwise, you don't know what you're talking about.W: I know you're strong. That's not the problem.M: Then you think my heart is weak. But that isn't so! I have amazing determination. I swear,my passion is unmatched by any other amateur athlete in the world. I defy you to say otherwise.W: I wouldn't dare. Fve seen you run and not quit, and I know your heart is strong. But that isn't the problem.M: What's the problem then?W: The Olympics ended yesterday.1. Why does the man look great?2. How does the man feel about his own strength?3. What does the man say about his passion?4. How does the woman know the man has a strong heart?5. What is the man's problem, according to the woman?三 Understanding a passage C B C D DIn the summer of 1936, Jesse Owens became famous all over the world. That summer, Jesse Owens, a black American, joined the best athletes from 50 nations to compete in the Olympics in Berlin, Germany.There was special interest in the Olympic Games that year because Adolph Hitler was then the leader of Germany. He and his Nazi party believed that white people were better than other races, especially those with dark skin. They were all very surprised when Owens won four qold medals and set new world records.Years later, Jesse Owens wrote that he was most proud of showing Hitler and the world how great a black man could be. Through everything, he never lost confidence in himself. Nor did he ever lose pride in himself, lb this day, Jesse Owens is remembered as an amazinq man who fully expressed the Olympic spirit.1. Why were so many people interested in the 1936 Olympic Games?2. According to the passage, what did the Nazi party believe?3. What surprised Hitler and the Nazis?4. What made Jesse Owens most proud?5. Why is Jesse Owens remembered as a great man?Homework1DCD BAABCBDM: Have you ever tried scuba diving?W: No, Tm kind of scared of the whole diving thing. I mean, I hear all these stories about getting sick from coming up too fast and dangerous fish and stuff. I don't think it's for me.M: I guess there's a lot that could go wrong, but if you've been trained and you follow the rules, there's really nothing to worry about.W: I don't know.M: It's really worth trying. It's a whole other world down there. It's such an amazing experience.W: That's what a lot of people tell me, but I think rd prefer to stick to surfing rather than take my chances in the deep.M: lb be honest, I think you have more chance of meeting with an accident surfing than diving.W: As long as you don't do anything stupid, you'll be okay.M: Diving's the same. Vbu just have to follow the rules. Say, Fm going next weekend. Why don't you come along? There's a pool that isn't so deep where you can see all kinds of fish and things. It's perfect for a novice diver.W: Well, if it's not too deep, it can't be too bad. Why not? Sure, ni go with you. M: Great!Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. According to the woman, what makes diving scary?2. What measures might help ensure the safety of diving?3. According to the conversation, what has the woman heard about diving?4. What does the man think about surfing?5. Why does the woman decide to join the man in diving?2Some people say that aerobic dancing is a sport, and others say it's not. I've begun a class that teaches aerobics, and I would like to tell you about it. I think you'll be very excited about this vigorous exercise and will agree with me that it's a sport.Aerobic dancing is like other sports in that it can help you improve your mental strength. Often, when doing it, you'll want to quit. Continuing, despite your desire to stop, forces you to be strong. The encouragement that you receive from those around you helps you to carry on for the entire 45 minutes until the end. It's something like running a long race.Like swimming, aerobic dancing makes your body stronger. It quicken your heart beat and helps you to lose fat. Many football players, as well as athletes in other sports, do aerobic dancing to improve their fitness. Many other people enjoy it as well.Aerobic dancing can change your life. If you participate regularly, it'll make you a better person, both mentally and physically. I recommend it to anyone who wants a little bit more out of life.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the passage you have just heard.1. According to the passage, how do people feel about aerobic dancing?2. In which way is aerobic dancing similar to other sports?3. Who will encourage you not to quit when doing aerobic dancing?4. 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